‘Freaky Friday' director ‘not invited' to work on ‘Freakier' sequel
The 61-year-old 'House of Yes' filmmaker revealed to Variety that he did 'raise [his] hand' and say he'd 'love to be involved somehow,' but was 'not invited to the party.'
Even if he didn't direct, Waters said he would've been happy to executive produce the follow-up to his 2003 Disney box office smash.
'I'm very supportive of them making a great new movie,' clarified the '500 Days of Summer' producer, who still considers 39-year-old Lohan a friend. 'It would have been nice to be involved but now that I'm not … I need to devote my energy to keep making new, original things that are going to be hits and people can remake them in 20 years.'
Waters said that he 'heard from quite a few cast members … saying, 'Where the hell are you, Waters?' I have not forsaken you! I'm sorry.'
'Freakier Friday' takes place 21 years after the events of the original body switcheroo, with both Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles as daughter Anna and mom Tess, respectively.
Unlike other Disney IP retreads, 'Freakier Friday' has largely delighted critics and fans alike, and has earned over $53 million at the global box office since it premiered last week.
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